2013 BTN to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BTN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BTN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 17.3525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 13.6398.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7128 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9670 to the December average rate of 14.9151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 17.3525 was down 7.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 18.8587, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BTN to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.7688, compared to 14.8898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8790 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 1.5716 CDF (High: 15.2113 / Low: 13.6398). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3205 CDF (High: 15.1167 / Low: 14.7962).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9326 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 17.0935) against the same month in 2012 (average: 18.5865), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4930 (-8.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.2571 | 16.6709 | 16.9670 |
| February | 17.3525 | 16.9175 | 17.0935 |
| March | 17.1812 | 16.7467 | 17.0108 |
| April | 17.0913 | 16.7291 | 16.9265 |
| May | 17.2336 | 16.2916 | 16.7738 |
| June | 16.3140 | 15.2337 | 15.8412 |
| July | 15.6807 | 15.1748 | 15.4217 |
| August | 15.2113 | 13.6398 | 14.7042 |
| September | 14.9032 | 13.7274 | 14.5090 |
| October | 15.1730 | 14.7933 | 15.0260 |
| November | 15.0322 | 14.4706 | 14.7629 |
| December | 15.1167 | 14.7962 | 14.9151 |